Whether it occurs in a K-12 school, a private academy or university, a public community college, or anywhere else, sexual abuse in an educational facility can be traumatic. The last thing you need on your plate during this time is a complicated legal battle. Even if you have strong grounds for a civil claim, effectively recovering compensation on your own behalf or your child’s can require a great deal of legal expertise and poise under extremely stressful circumstances.
For those reasons, among many others, seeking support from experienced legal counsel can be all but essential to effectively suing over sexual abuse in Stamford schools and universities. With a compassionate sexual abuse lawyer from Berkowitz and Hanna LLC on your side, you can pursue the compensation you need and deserve.
In recognition of how difficult it can be for survivors of sexual assault to come forward against their abusers, Connecticut state law allows substantially more time for lawsuits over childhood sexual abuse to begin compared to standard personal injury claims. As of October 1, 2019, anyone who experiences sexual abuse before they turn 21 years old has until they turn 51 years old to file suit.
This is a fairly recent change, so individuals who were sexually abused in a Stamford school or university prior to October 1, 2019 may only have until their 48th birthday to file suit. Furthermore, adult survivors of sexual abuse at college or university may still be subject to the standard three-year filing deadline set for most “tort claims” under Connecticut General Statutes §52-577. A seasoned attorney can help you better understand the legal timelines that apply to your particular case.
There is no amount of money that can completely erase the pain and trauma that sexual abuse can cause. With that said, a comprehensive civil lawsuit or settlement demand over sexual abuse in a Stamford school or university can allow recovery for numerous financial and personal losses related to the abuse, including but not strictly limited to:
It is also often possible to hold school administrators liable for failing to prevent or actively enabling sexual misconduct inside their institutions.
Publicly naming a teacher or professor as an abuser can be intimidating, but you do not have to do it alone. By working closely with a legal professional from Berkowitz and Hanna LLC, you will be able to pursue the civil restitution you deserve while maintaining your privacy and personal well-being to the fullest extent possible.
A conversation with a compassionate sexual abuse lawyer can provide answers to pressing questions and preliminary guidance about the next steps to take over sexual abuse in Stamford schools and universities. Call today to schedule a confidential consultation.
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